It’s often been said that if you have to ask how much something costs, you can’t afford it. The same is true of cool — if you have to ask why a place is cool, you’re never going to get it. That’s where this list comes in — the Caribbean’s coolest hotels for 2016, the places that ooze character, personality and, well, cool. These are our favorite places to stay right now in the Caribbean.

Secret Bay, Dominica

This hotel is comprised of treehouse-style bungalows and large, state-of-the-art villas, with the latter boasting their own private plunge pools. Everything here is high-tech and high-luxury — and you can have every meal served right on the deck of your villa.